The Voyage of the Beagle (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781512302714)

I have stated in the preface to the first Edition of this work, and in the Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle, that it was in consequence of a wish expressed by Captain Fitz Roy, of having some scientific person on board, accompanied by an offer from him of giving up part of his own accommodations, that I volunteered my services, which received, through the kindness of the hydrographer, Captain Beaufort, the sanction of the Lords of the Admiralty. As I feel that the opportunities which I enjoyed of studying the Natural History of the different countries we visited, have been wholly due to Captain Fitz Roy, I hope I may here be permitted to repeat my expression of gratitude to him; and to add that, during the five years we were together, I received from him the most cordial friendship and steady assistance. Both to Captain Fitz Roy and to all the Officers of the Beagle I shall ever feel most thankful for the undeviating kindness with which I was treated during our long voyage.

Author: Charles Darwin
ISBN-10: 1512302716
ISBN-13: 9781512302714
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/20/2015
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.33d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 13.4
Point Value: 48
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 52124 / Voyage of the Beagle